ISIS using human shields as battle intensifies in Mosul

The so-called Islamic state is known for their extreme measures in the name of religion, causing chaos and havoc around the world.

On Monday the operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from IS began and according to US officials the ISIS militants are using civilians as human shield as Iraqi forces move closer to the group’s stronghold.

More than 700,000 people are believed to remain in the city, where up to 5,000 IS fighter face the third day of the operation. The UN is working to create new refugee sites outside Mosul as the danger for the civilians continues to rise.

Government troops are moving up from the south while their Kurdish allies are moving up from the east

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